The Crazy Simple Life

Why “Whoopsy” cookies? Well, these delicious morsels were born of a fortunate mistake. A couple weeks ago, the little man and I were making oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I helped him carefully measure out ingredients, test-tasting the ...

So I have to confess... the three of us have been a bit behind on our blog posts because life has become crazy (again!). Over the past few months we've given birth to babies, books and a blog (not necessarily in that order), so here's a run-down of the latest and greatest....

This kid's craft is such a time-tested tradition, you may have done it when YOU were in grade school! Crayon flakes are melted between pieces of waxed paper to created a "Stained Glass" effect. Slide it behind the heart-shaped peek-a-boo window in ...

Here is my second NON-candy Valentine freebie, just for you. (Did you miss last week's Crayon Valentines? Check them ou...

I am a huge fan of HGTV (Home & Garden Television channel).  I enjoy many of their programs.  I especially love their DIY home decorating ideas.  They make it look so quick and easy.  This ho...

When the Sports Fan and I were married five-and-half years ago, we began our "Tree Slice Tradiiton." In this yearly ritual, my husband saws off a piece from the bottom of our Christmas tree, sands it smooth, and then gives it to me...

Why slave over a hot oven, making umpteen varieties of homemade, hand-decorated holiday cookies to share with your family members, friends, and coworkers when you don't have to? Host a cookie exchange instead! The idea beh...

My husband makes a great green salsa. He has tested and tweaked numerous recipes to come up with just the right taste and consistency.

We put together a handy-dandy one-click location to find some awesome holiday inspirations!

Tons o' recipes, crafts, decor ideas, and various ways to manage the madness.

Image from Kim Vallee

It’s that time of the year when we run to the mailbox - and not the inbox - to send season’s greetings wi...

You'll often find a caramel apple pie at our holiday dinner table. However, as pecan and pumpkin pie are also seasonal favorites, I've decided on a twist this year...an Apple Cake with Caramel Frosting and Chopped Pe...

Here’s a Thanksgiving side dish that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters, tender carrots gl...

1. A Halloween party with gourmet food, top-quality alcohol, fun music and all the lights on is a much better place to be than any haunted house filled with teenagers roaming around in the dark.

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The kids have been back in school for a couple weeks now and the excitement has worn off. The new classroom is just “the classroom.” The friends they haven&#...

One of the best parts about Halloween are the pumpkins! Pumpkins are on almost every door step and my son and I enjoy pointing them out to each other as we drive down the road.

And of course…wher...